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MATCHDAY: Dutch giant Ajax in a mess heading to Brighton in Europa League

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPA LEAGUE The unravelling of Ajax is proving to be one of the saddest soccer stories of the season.
NHL roundup: Avalanche top Islanders 7-4 for 6th straight win

NHL roundup: Avalanche top Islanders 7-4 for 6th straight win

NEW YORK (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 on Tuesday night for their NHL-record 15th straight road win.
Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

Diamondbacks stun Phillies 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS to reach first World Series in 22 years

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Corbin Carroll ducked late into the Arizona Diamondbacks' clubhouse with his uniform pants stained in dirt — two stolen bases will get a player dirty — but was otherwise clean when he was spotted by the rest of his bubbly-bathed t
Struggling Flames burned 3-1 by visiting Rangers

Struggling Flames burned 3-1 by visiting Rangers

CALGARY — Fuelled by a lethal power play, New York generated all of its offence in the second period on Tuesday night with Chris Kreider authoring the goal that gave the Rangers the lead for good.
Canadian star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil wins fourth gold at Pan Am Games

Canadian star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil wins fourth gold at Pan Am Games

SANTIAGO, Chile — Star swimmer Maggie Mac Neil picked up her fourth gold medal at the Pan Am Games as Canada continued its medal haul in the pool Tuesday. Mac Neil, from London, Ont.
Hartman's 5-point night helps Wild whip Oilers 7-4

Hartman's 5-point night helps Wild whip Oilers 7-4

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Hartman scored three goals as part of a career-high-tying five-point game, and the Minnesota Wild scored five times in the final period to beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Tuesday night.
Hellebuyck helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

Hellebuyck helps Jets beat the Blues 4-2

WINNIPEG — For the second straight game, Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head to backstop the Jets to a 4-2 NHL victory over the St. Blues on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots, including two clearcut breakaways by St.
Canucks end road trip with 4-2 win over Predators

Canucks end road trip with 4-2 win over Predators

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Phillip Di Giuseppe and Nils Hoglander scored goals early in the second period to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers

Nuggets celebrate first NBA championship with banner, rings and 119-107 win over the Lakers

DENVER (AP) — The bling and the banner were nice. What the Denver Nuggets really relished, though, was opening defense of the franchise's first NBA title with a 119-107 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

WHL roundup: Thunderbirds continue to soar, beat Rebels 5-2

RED DEER, Alta. — The Seattle Thunderbirds have served early notice that they plan to contend this season. Gracyn Sawchyn scored twice as the visiting Thunderbirds rolled over the Red Deer Rebels 5-2 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday night.